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Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia, but what is this strange illness? A neurologist explains — Melissa J. Armstrong

Lewy body dementia was highlighted in the news twice this week with the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver from Lewy body dementia complications and the release of “Robin’s Wish,” a documentary about Robin Williams’ final years, when the actor lived with Lewy body dementia.

A multiple-exposure photograph of insects circling a light at night.

The surprising reason why insects circle lights at night: They lose track of the sky — Samuel Fabian, Jamie Theobald and Ash Sondhi

It’s an observation as old as humans gathering around campfires: Light at night can draw an erratically circling crowd of...

A photo of Haggadah shel Pesah, translated by Sonia Gronemann and illustrated by Otto Geismar. Made in Berlin, 1927. Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica.

From sumptuous engravings to stick-figure sketches, Passover Haggadahs − and their art − have been evolving for centuries — Rebecca J.W. Jefferson

The Jewish festival of Passover recalls the biblical story of the Israelites enslaved by Egypt and their miraculous escape. During a ritual...

Before Kamala Harris, many Black women aimed for the White House — Sharon Austin

The vice president-elect of the United States is the American daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants.

Summer swimming season may be over, but you can still get swimmer’s ear – and you don’t even need to go in the water — Thomas Schrepfer and Rex Haberman

Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but among the most common is acute otitis externa, also known...

Grammy winner explains why Adele is right – album tracks should not be shuffled — Jose Valentino Ruiz

For as long as albums have existed, they have offered listeners wonder, hope, truth and reality concerning the state of the...

An image of an electrician working on an electrical power line.

Maine voters don’t like their electric utilities, but they balked at paying billions to buy them out — Theodore J. Kury

Frustration with electric utilities is universal today. Whether it’s concerns over high rates, poor service or a combination of both, people are constantly...

96.4% of Americans had COVID-19 antibodies in their blood by fall 2022 — Matt Hitchings and Derek Cummings

Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, were present in the blood of 96.4% of Americans over the age of...

An image of dragons on display in Shanghai.

It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac − associated with good fortune, wisdom and success — Mario Poceski

Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year (農曆新年). Also known as...

Ketanji Brown Jackson set for historic Supreme Court confirmation vote: 3 essential reads — Matt Williams, Alexis Karteron, Margaret M. Russell and Sharon D. Wright Austin

Misuse of Adderall promotes stigma and mistrust for patients who need it – a neuroscientist explains the science behind the controversial ADHD drug — Habibeh Khoshbouei

The nationwide shortages of Adderall that began in fall 2022 have brought renewed attention to the beleaguered drug, which is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity...